About Bright Futures Care
Bright Futures Care provides specialist residential and supported living services for children, young people, and young adults with complex needs, autism, and emotional and behavioural difficulties across Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire.
About the Role
Bright Futures Care is looking for an experienced Key Worker to join our Leeds semi-independent provision, supporting young people aged 16–21 with autism, learning disabilities, and complex needs as they transition from children’s services into adult life.
This is one of the most important junctures in a young person’s life, and we need someone who takes that responsibility seriously — someone who can build trusted relationships, advocate fiercely, and help young people build the foundations for a genuinely independent future.
What You Will Be Doing
- Acting as a named Key Worker for a small caseload of young people
- Supporting young people with daily living skills: budgeting, cooking, travel training, and self-care
- Accompanying to college, work experience, and community activities
- Attending Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) reviews and transition planning meetings
- Liaising with social workers, family members, colleges, and the wider MDT
- Writing and reviewing support plans and risk assessments
- Mentoring junior support workers in the team
What We Are Looking For
- At least two years’ experience working with young people with autism or learning disabilities
- Understanding of the transition from children’s to adult services
- Confident communicator — you can advocate clearly in MDT meetings
- Level 3 in Children and Young People or Health and Social Care
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
- Full UK driving licence preferred
What We Offer
- £13.00 per hour
- Level 3 Diploma funded if not already held
- Therapeutic and autism-specific training
- Regular individual supervision and team reflective practice
- Pension and 28 days annual leave
- A clear progression pathway into management